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Precise composition without unnecessary weight<\/h2>\n

The MH494 offers three clearly separated control functions in an aluminum body weighing 310 g: main ball lock, friction adjustment based on the technique used, and a separate panoramic lock. This allows you to quickly balance the camera, fine-tune the shot, and maintain a compact setup.<\/p>\n

9 kg payload<\/span>310 g<\/span>10 cm high<\/span>360\u00b0 panorama<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Three controls, one smooth motion<\/h2>\n
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Ball Lock<\/h3>\n

The large main control releases or firmly locks the ball mechanism for quick changes in camera orientation.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Friction control<\/h3>\n

The integrated friction control adjusts the ball\u2019s resistance based on the weight of the camera gear, ensuring controlled movement and more precise composition adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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Independent Panorama<\/h3>\n

A dedicated panoramic lock allows for 360\u00b0 horizontal rotation without having to release the ball\u2019s lock again.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Direct Mounting on the Circular Plate<\/h2>\n

The top plate, with a diameter of 55 mm, secures the camera directly with a 1\/4\u2033 screw. The rubberized contact surface improves grip, and the side cutout allows you to switch from horizontal to vertical orientation.<\/p>\n

This MH494 model does not feature a quick-release system. If you need to frequently remove the camera, the MH494-BH with the 200PL-PRO plate is the ideal option from the same product family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Lightweight head for photography and precise alignment<\/h2>\n

The safe load capacity of 9 kg, in accordance with UNI\/PdR 105:2021, accommodates mirrorless cameras with zoom lenses as well as medium-sized DSLRs. The tilt range of \u221290\u00b0 to +40\u00b0 supports portrait, sports, landscape, and studio photography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/th>\nMH494<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/th>\nball head<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material<\/th>\naluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safe load capacity<\/th>\n9 kg according to UNI\/PdR 105:2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/th>\n0.31 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working height<\/th>\n10 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base diameter<\/th>\n40 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top disc<\/th>\n55 mm, 1\/4\u2033 screw<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forward and Side Tilt<\/th>\n\u221290\u00b0 to +40\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panoramic rotation<\/th>\n360\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Separate panoramic lock<\/th>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Separate tilt lock<\/th>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friction control<\/th>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quick-release<\/th>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Easy Link<\/th>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating temperature<\/th>\n\u221230 to +70 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Package Contents<\/h3>\n
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  • 1\u00d7 Manfrotto MH494 ball head with universal circular plate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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